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    Roller Coaster fans ride the InvadR wooden roller coaster at Busch Gardens in Williamsburg , Va., Friday, April 7, 2017. The coaster is the parks first coaster with wooden tracks.
    Six Flags America in Bowie is closing. Here are 7 other amusement parks within driving distance.
    The weather is warming, and school is almost out. Here’s a list of amusement parks, big and small, that are all more or less doable as a day trip from Baltimore.
    Six Flags America, a theme park located in Bowie in Prince George's County, Maryland.
    Six Flags America and Hurricane Harbor to close at end of year
    Six Flags America and Hurricane Harbor in Bowie will close after the 2025 operating season on Nov. 2.
    Look up at the stars with the Howard Astronomical League this Saturday evening.
    7 Things to do in Howard County, from a Star Wars parade to sheep and wool festival
    Seven things to do in Howard County, including a Star Wars parade and sheep and wool festival.
    The Annapolis Book Festival at Key School returns May 3, 2025 with authors, panel discussions and a used book sale.
    7 things to do in Annapolis: May brings books, women of song and Italian sausage
    The first weekend in May is one of the busiest of the year in Annapolis, with festivals celebrating books, food, art and music. Oh, and you can catch a new stage production, too.
    Fifi the poodle approaches the mud obstacle of the Kinetic Sculpture Race at Patterson Park on May 4, 2024.
    What to do in Baltimore this weekend, from the Kinetic Sculpture Race to Flower Mart
    Whether you want to cheer on the charming Kinetic Sculpture Race, enjoy plants at Flower Mart or rock out to Linkin Park, we’ve got you covered.

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    Friday You're in Love? Enjoy an evening of Gathering Gloom with fellow Cure fans and reminisce about Robert Smith's fantastic hair and makeup.
    7 things to do in Baltimore County includes Cure tribute, Towsontown Spring Festival
    Spring has arrived in Baltimore County, from the return of Catonsville’s farmers market to the 56th annual Towsontown Spring Festival.
    Creative cupcakes from Cakes by Cynthia.
    Black-owned businesses are essential to Baltimore. Here are some of our favorites.
    If you’re looking for places to eat, shop and visit, follow this guide to some favorite Black-owned businesses in Baltimore.
    Howard County student musicians perform at the 5th annual Jazz in the Woods festival in 2024. The event is set to return to the Chrysalis stage at Merriweather Park on April 26.
    7 Things to do in Howard County, from free jazz to a Maryland cryptids talk
    From a talk on Maryland’s mythical beasts to free jazz music at Merriweather’s Chrysalis stage, here are seven things to do in Howard County for April 24 through May 1.
    Nikki Glaser, pictured in February 2023 in Las Vegas, brings her “Alive and Unwell Tour” to the Lyric for three shows this weekend.
    What to do in Baltimore this weekend, from a jazz festival to Nikki Glaser live
    Whether you want to experience a hot jazz festival, see the popular stand-up comedian Nikki Glaser or run a 5K for charity, we’ve got you covered.
    The Annapolis Sailboat Show, shown here in October, sails into a slightly disordered City Dock this weekend.
    7 things to do in Annapolis: Spring Boat Show returns amid City Dock construction
    The Annapolis Spring Sailboat Show brings boat displays and scores of vendors, food and entertainment to City Dock this weekend. Along with ballet and theater, it’s one of seven great things to do in Annapolis in the coming week.

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    Bestselling authors Erik Larson, Jennifer Weiner, and Percival Everett are three of the upcoming speakers at the Baltimore County Public Library's author series.
    Baltimore County Public Library takes a page from the Pratt with marquee author series
    The Baltimore County Public Library is taking a page from the Pratt library’s playbook and engaging the public with lively talks, much-needed services and even some parent-and-me desks so you can take your child to the library and get some work done.
    A young Pileated woodpecker waits in its nest cavity for a parent to return with food at Oregon Ridge Park in Baltimore County.
    7 things to do in Baltimore County includes masterworks at UMBC, nature walks
    Things to do in Baltimore County including masterworks at UMBC, hiking at Oregon Ridge, dancing in Catonsville and more.
    Discussions, art exhibits and other events will be held across Baltimore in April to mark the anniversary of Freddie Gray’s death.
    Art exhibits and events marking 10 years since Freddie Gray’s death
    Several organizations will host discussions, art exhibits and other events in April to reflect on Freddie Gray’s death and the state of policing in Baltimore.
    Kids can get their photo taken with the Easter Bunny at the Maryland Zoo’s Bunny Bonanzoo event.
    What to do in Baltimore this weekend, from music festivals to Easter at the zoo
    Whether you want to learn about Baltimore artists, jam out to some old-time music or get some laughs at a comedy show, we’ve got you covered.
    Get ready for an Easter egg hunt at Clark’s Elioak Farm on Thursday.
    7 Things to do in Howard County, from egg hunts to Manor Hill Tavern’s beer run
    Here are seven things to do in Howard County for the week ending Wednesday, April 23.

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    Scenes at the Herbiculture cannabis dispensary
    7 things to do in Annapolis: Sunday is 420. Are weed specials worth it?
    Cannabis dispensaries roll out 420 sales and promotions like so many Zig-Zag papers. It’s the weed equivalent of Black Friday. Reliable consumer savvy works well on 42-0. So, here are a few tips.
    CULVER CITY, CALIFORNIA - AUGUST 09: Bracelets at the SoFi Taylor Swift Pre-Party at The Shay on August 09, 2023 in Culver City, California. (Photo by Presley Ann/Getty Images for SoFi)
    7 things to do in Baltimore County, including a crafts party for Swifties
    Here’s what to do in Baltimore County this weekend, from a Taylor Swift Bracelet Party to stand-up comedy to an Easter egg hunt.
    Comet SWAN25F is visible across the star field as a bright green dot with a faint tail.
    Comet visible in Maryland this weekend: ‘Once every couple years event’
    To take a look at the comet yourself, you’ll want to head outside just before dawn and look toward the northeast horizon.
    Officials announced the cancellation of the Dundalk Heritage Fair due to declining patrons and poor weather conditions for the past few years. The fair has been part of the community since 1976.
    Dundalk fair’s fate: Organizers need 100 new volunteers and $30K for event to return
    The Dundalk Heritage Fair will have a chance for revival at a public meeting next week.
    Merriweather Park at Symphony Woods Howard County is hosting another Holi Color Run/Walk. Participants in the 2024 event, pictured, enjoyed throwing colored dye at each other, creating a kaleidoscopic scene.
    7 things to do in Howard County, from Holi color run to Easter EGGstravaganza
    Here are 7 things to do in Howard County for the week of April 10 through 16, 2025.
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